It's Not Yours, It's Mine! (Child's Play Library)
Child's Play Library Series
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What’s inside...
Vibrant debut picture book by Susanna Moores. Blieka has a favourite toy, and doesn't want to share. A charming tale about friendship and sharing. Blieka has a present. It's a lovely red ball, and it's not for sharing! But what happens when the ball loses its air? Will help arrive, and will Blieka learn that sharing brings some unexpected benefits?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Blieka feel when she didn't want to share her ball?
What changes did you notice in how Blieka played with others throughout the story?
Can you think of a time when sharing something with a friend made you feel happy?
Why do you think sharing is important when playing with others?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about sharing and relate them to the protagonist’s experiences.
Highlight moments in the book where Blieka’s feelings change, asking your child how they would feel in similar situations.
Use personal examples of sharing and playing to make the concept more relatable and easier to understand for your child.
Reinforce the positive outcomes of sharing depicted in the story, and relate them to real-life benefits like making friends and having fun together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing and Generosity
Explanation: The main character, Blieka, initially refuses to share her ball but learns the joy of sharing as the story progresses.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share toys and resources with siblings and friends, promoting harmony and collaborative play.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through the reactions of other characters to Blieka’s possessiveness, children see how selfishness affects others.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of considering other people's feelings and can encourage them to be more considerate in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Conflict Resolution
Explanation: The story explores how Blieka resolves the conflict over the toy, providing a model for peaceful resolution.
Real-World Application: Children learn to solve disputes with peers through communication and compromise, essential skills for school and beyond.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Blieka learns to take responsibility for her actions and the effects they have on her friends.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the consequences of their actions and encourage responsible behavior.